Is Tonsil Removal Suggestible For Recurrent Throat Pain?
doctor, please my name is Cynthia. i have had recurrent throat pains and which doctors say, it is infection in the Tonsils. please i have been ask to go and remove the tonsil, but am afraid. please is there disadvantages? doctor please am 29 years old.
One can have tonsils removed without any problems.
You have not mentioned since how many years you are having throat pain, tonsils infection and how many episodes in a year.
When your tonsils are getting infected frequently with several episodes in a year, doctors may advise to have tonsils removed (tonsillectomy). Function of tonsils will be taken over by other similar organs in the body. There are no significant disadvantages from tonsillectomy. Kindly discuss with your surgeon about the procedure and possible risks, and take an informed decision.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Thank you, Dr. Narasimha G L
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Is Tonsil Removal Suggestible For Recurrent Throat Pain?
Hello Cynthia, One can have tonsils removed without any problems. You have not mentioned since how many years you are having throat pain, tonsils infection and how many episodes in a year. When your tonsils are getting infected frequently with several episodes in a year, doctors may advise to have tonsils removed (tonsillectomy). Function of tonsils will be taken over by other similar organs in the body. There are no significant disadvantages from tonsillectomy. Kindly discuss with your surgeon about the procedure and possible risks, and take an informed decision. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help. Thank you, Dr. Narasimha G L